THE GIFT OF A NEW YEAR BEGINS
January was here and gone way too fast. Korean dramas were put on the back burner in order to watch every single James Bond Movie from Dr. No with Sean Connery to the 27th Bond film, No Time to Die with Daniel Craig. It was equal to doing a 'Evolution of Man' Master's...
THE GIFT OF A NEW YEAR…
...began at the Peninsula Hotel. Thanksgiving was so delightful there so I booked another Villa for New Year's planning on having a small party in the suite. Well, the best made plans...covid seemed to be in charge so the party plans were cancelled but not the stay....
THE BEST CHRISTMAS EVER
It's interesting that everything in life is a decision. Knowing that I just decided to make this the best Christmas ever and began with getting out all the toys! Jhonny helped with getting all the boxes down from their various hiding places and then setting up the...
A QUITE DIFFERENT THANKSGIVING…
This year Thanksgiving took a different turn because of the pandemic. First it would be at the house and then somehow this idea of being away for a couple of days, sharing Thanksgiving with dear friends at the Peninsula seemed just right. Kita checks in... This trip...
HEADING INTO FALL FULL SWING…
Delightful Carol Soucek King had the loveliest birthday party for Sweet Patricia Ferber, ceramicist extraordinare, outdoors at the Athenaeum. It was so much fun...a perfect evening. Of course if we're talking about parties we have to remember the hostess with the...
SUMMER INTO FALL
The months are streaming by in fast forward and looking back from my vantage point of November I see there was a lot of food and puppies in September and October. Perhaps I'll just skip all that...One of the most memorable days was spending time at the Jonathan Beach...
A WONDERFUL SUMMER
I was determined this year not to miss summer and it turned out to be absolutely delightful with celebrations and trips to the beach! Quite possibly too much eating was involved! It's always wonderful to catch up with Monique Schenk, my amazing architect and we had a...
KITA THE AKITA’S WEEKEND AT THE PENINSULA
Kita decided it was time for some R&R at the Peninsula in Beverly Hills and was quite excited about checking in.. After baggage inspection it was time to check out her room. Kita's special bed met with her approval, especially because there were also doggie treats...
BUT WAIT, THERE’s MORE…
Everyone seemed to be off to Armstrongs and Home Depot for plants, plants, plants. I got the bug as well although I'm not quite sure why. I keep buying plants but they seem to last a nano-second thanks to all the creatures that come out at night to nibble on them!...
MAY WAS MY BIRTHDAY MONTH
...but that doesn't mean I don't want it to continue into June! Veronica started it off at Midnight on the morning of the 18th with a balloon extravaganza! That girl sure knows how to party! After 2 A.M. cake and a little sleep it was off to the Huntington Botanical...
WELCOME…
to my personal blog where I’ll be sharing adventures and how I determine each day to live joyfully as an Artist, Teacher, and Author. My latest book “What If… We Have the Power to Change Our Lives” an inspirational book that hopefully will empower you to live your best life! You can find me and my work at nanraestudio.com My hope is that this blog will inspire you to find joy everywhere and in everything and that is what I wish for you!